The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel SeattlevsSilver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake Union
Kimpton Alexis Hotel and Silver Cloud Inn - Seattle Lake Union are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Kimpton Alexis Hotel ranks significantly higher than Silver Cloud Inn - Seattle Lake Union. Kimpton Alexis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with endorsements from 18 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle Show All Reviews
1007 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
Concierge
"Back on the map after an extensive 2007 refurbishment, this cozy boutique charmer offers 121 tryst-worthy rooms in a well-positioned location downtown."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale boutique hotel, featuring 121 eclectic guestrooms that cater to every possible personality, is about as perfectly located as a downtown hotel can be." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Seattle’s first self-proclaimed “art hotel” fills its 121 rooms with works selected by a Seattle Art Museum curator." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Since 1901, the Alexis has lived up to its stellar reputation as an elegant haven for those who prefer pampering."
Rough Guide
"Plush decor at this top-notch hotel, as well as a spa and steam room, just south of Pike Place Market."
Star Service
"Located near the Kingdome and the main shopping district, this Kimpton original was Seattle's first boutique-hotel, and Bill Kimpton's second hotel in this long-lived chain." Full review
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Each morning, guests receive newspapers; each evening, they get a wine reception; and each night, upon request, chocolates come with turndown.
Michelin Guide
"This luxury boutique hotel, ensconced in a historic building, combines Northwest art and over-the-top service."
Gayot
"This luxury boutique hotel isn't just near many of Seattle's major attractions --- it's also one of them."
BlackBook
"Not the hippest stay in town, but rooms that showcase exposed brick and a hotel rocking the early works of Dale Chihuly on the walls? Not the stuffiest, either."
Zagat
4.3
"In a "prime location" halfway between Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square, this "elegant" Downtown Kimpton boutique is "all about artistry"."
Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Lake Union
1150 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
From $109/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Across the street from Lake Union, this hotel offers good views (some of which take in the Space Needle). The rooms are big and filled with lots of amenities." Full review
Fodor's
"With views of Lake Union, free parking, and family-friendly services, this property offers great value for guests looking to explore more of Seattle than just Downtown." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated on Lake Union’s southern shore, this 184-room hotel has panoramic views of the waterfront and city skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This affordable Lake Union neighborhood inn provides complimentary breakfasts and shuttles to downtown. Many rooms have views of Lake Union and its seaplane traffic."
BlackBook
"Reasonably priced rooms with near-perfect views of Lake Union set this hotel apart from the rest."
Gayot
"This smoke-free hotel offers a front row seat for viewing float plane, as well as sailboats arriving and departing from Puget Sound."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Two miles north of downtown overlooking a lake, the mid-range Silver Cloud Inn Seattle/Lake Union offers lots of bang for the buck away from the bustle of downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This hotel has 184 rooms, some of which have stunning views of Lake Union." Full review